By Richard Humphreys
A new course by Lobb + Partners is being built at Somabay Golf Club on the east coast of Egypt.
“Somabay as a destination has been growing in popularity both domestically and internationally for some years now,” said architect Tim Lobb. “Whilst there are miles of coastline and diving activities are at the core of the leisure pursuits here, the rise in golf participation globally and at Somabay has led to an expansion of their golf offering.
“Our new 18-hole golf course is created to complement the existing Gary Player Design layout. It was not our intention to design a traditional championship course but to create a family friendly and manageable test of golf for the holiday golfer.”
Lobb’s design has been in planning for several years, with the Covid pandemic delaying the project’s early momentum. The course is being built in three phases of six holes, with the first six now being built and grassed. The full 18 is expected to open in winter 2026, with some preview play before then.
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